Sequence of man falling on ice

Yesterday's snow, sleet, and rain have given way to today's impenetrable sheets of ice, leading to this terrific sequence of photos. You'll be going "OMG why didn't the photographer help that poor guy?!?!" right up until you read the caption on the last image.

50 Recipes: #5, Polenta and mushroom patties

We had some leftover polenta from Saturday night, so I sautéed some mushrooms with a shallot and fresh parsley, oregano, and thyme, and mixed it all together with an egg. I should have added a binder -- the mixture was a little too soft when I formed it into patties for frying -- but it was still very tasty. Served with a quick puttanesca sauce made with a couple of cans of tomato sauce and chopped carrot, capers, and garlic, and a spinach salad on the side.